GSLV-F12

GSLV - F12
launch
LaunchLaunched on 29th May 2023 at 0512 hrs UTC
PadSecond Launch Pad Satish Dhawan Space Centre
PayloadIndia NVS-01
GSLV launches

The GSLV F12 is the 15th flight of the GSLV and the 9th flight of Mk2 variant using indigenous Cryogenic engine.

Launch

Launch of GSLV F12 / NVS 01 Mission is Tentatively Scheduled for Monday, 29th May 2023 at 0512 hrs UTC from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Second Launch pad, Sriharikota Andhra Pradesh, India as Per Notam .

Mission overview

Primary payload: NVS-01

This also marks the 15th time that Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle will be launching the Satellites.

This Launch Vehicle is an 3 Stage Launch Vehicle. The first stage of GSLV was also derived from the PSLV's PS1. The 138 tonne solid rocket motor is augmented by 4 liquid strap-ons which is Powered by Vikas (rocket engine).

Launch Vehicle Stages
Stage Propellant Type Max. Thrust Burn Time
GS1 Solid 4800 kN 100 Sec
GS2 Liquid 846 kN 150 Sec
CUS Liquid 75 kN 814 sec

References

  1. ↑ Indx, Techstyle (2023-04-22). "Launch: GSLV F12 with NVS-01 (IRNSS-1J) - 24th May 2023". Indian Defence Forum. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  2. ↑ ( ISRO ), Indian Space Research Organisation (2023-04-22). "Launch: GSLV F12 / NVS-01". ISRO. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  3. ↑ "Notam for launch of GSLV F12". 12 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II". 20 May 2023.